As the lights dim, a hush falls over the crowd, the stage set for an extraordinary blend of storytelling, comedy, and music. This is the world of Famed Storyteller Satori Shakoor’s “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale”, a powerful exposition that strives to shatter stigmas and inspire conversations around menopause. This is a tale of courage, resilience, and acceptance that journeys through her 12-year transition into a life-changing and affirming rite of passage, menopause. It is a remarkable feat of creativity that aims to uplift, entertain, and enlighten.
Satori Shakoor is a powerhouse of the arts. Her journey began with a love for music. She toured and recorded with George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic as one of the Brides of Funkenstein. Satori expanded her performance career to become an award-winning actress, comedienne and storyteller. Over the years, as she grew as a performer she became an entrepreneur, venturing into television production in Honolulu, a founding member of a theater company in Toronto, and the creator of a live storytelling event in Detroit. Shakoor’s own journey through the change of life led her to write “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale.” It employs her gifts as a singer/songwriter, standup comedienne, actress and storyteller.
Shakoor’s journey has not been without its challenges. As an artist, she strived to bring her vision into existence, relying on resilience and innovation. She faced hurdles like the lack of funding and support, yet persevered, driven by the belief that if a creative idea didn’t challenge or scare her, it wasn’t big enough. Satori resolved to bring her ideas to life through a deep commitment to make a difference.
Satori Shakoor is not only an artist; she is a social entrepreneur, a leader, and a catalyst for change. “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale,” is a standup, storytelling concert that aims to open up conversations around the change of life. Now that Satori is post-menopausal, she wants to shatter the stigma, bust taboos and inspire women to talk and share about this transformative phase of life. The film, directed by Jonathan Jewell-Chatten and produced by Rola Nashef, is a harmonious blend of storytelling, comedy, music, and song. It is Shakoor’s offering to the world, a masterpiece she has crafted out of her own journey through the change, through years of experience and a deep-seated love for the art of storytelling.
Satori Shakoor’s success is certainly a reflection of her achievements, and it also a testament to her philosophy of life. She sees success as a result of having a vision, being committed to it, having integrity, perseverance, and gratitude. It is her belief that success comes from “being your word”, following through, acknowledging others’ contributions, and finding inspiration in the smallest things. Shakoor uses storytelling to convey wisdom, to inspire others and to hopefully make a difference.
What’s next on the horizon for Shakoor? Filmmaker. “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale” will be performed live and filmed at Detroit Public Theatre in July. The goal is to distribute the film and stream it to global audiences. Her intention is to entertain, inspire, and expand the conversation around the change of life. Satori wants to encourage the largest demographic of women in the United States to embrace menopause as a rite of passage, to celebrate the power and ageless beauty they’ve gained over time.
Satori Shakoor’s story is one of triumph. Through her unique style of storytelling, Satori provides a mirror to society, reflecting the strength, courage, and resilience of women in this important transitional stage of life. “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale” is her testimony, a song of gratitude, of self-acceptance and an expression of her joy for life.
